RESPIRATORY
OLD TUBERCULOSIS
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Quickly removed affected parts
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With fungicidal treatments
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Disinfecting pruning tools
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With insecticidal treatments
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Detailed explanation-1: -Ethanol or isopropyl alcohol are ideal for sanitizing pruning equipment because blades can simply be wiped or dipped into disinfectant without a prolonged soak. Products sold as rubbing alcohol usually contain 70% isopropyl alcohol and can be used directly from the container. Ethanol can also be used without dilution.
Detailed explanation-2: -For Tuberculosis, it is recommended a dilution of 1 part of bleach and 4 parts of water (1/5 solution). Follow label directions of the disinfectant. Consideration of using 1/16 dilution and 10-20 minutes contact time in cold weather.
Detailed explanation-3: -In tests of the effect of ethyl alcohol against M. tuberculosis, 95% ethanol killed the tubercle bacilli in sputum or water suspension within 15 seconds 492.
Detailed explanation-4: -To use chlorine bleach to disinfect horticultural tools, mix up a 10% bleach solution (one part bleach to nine parts water) and do a 30-minute soak. The solution has a short lifespan-effectiveness is cut in half after two hours-so fresh batches should be made for each round of cleaning .